Mixtures and Solutions

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What happens to the taste of tea when sugar is added?

Back

The taste of tea changes when sugar is added.

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What is the part of a solution that dissolves called?

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The part of a solution that dissolves is called the solute.

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What does it mean to separate something?

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To divide or move into its individual parts.

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What tool can be used to separate a mixture of sand and water?

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A filter can be used to separate a mixture of sand and water.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of 2 or more ingredients where each keeps its own physical properties and can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which the solute dissolves.

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Can you name a common example of a solution?

Back

Saltwater is a common example of a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the components retain their individual properties, while in a solution, the solute is dissolved in the solvent.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solute with a solvent to form a solution.